Database Publications Ltd.

PUBLISHER PROFILE

NAME:Database Publications Ltd.

ORIGIN:Stockport, Cheshire (United Kingdom)

FOUNDED:Mid-1980s

STATUS:Historical / Acquired

SPECIALTY:Professional & Technical Computing

TITLES:Computing with the Amstrad, CPC Computing

BRIEF OVERVIEW: Specializing in the Amstrad professional market, Database Publications stood out for its technical rigour and its ability to guide users through hardware expansion and advanced software (CP/M and DTP).

A> HISTORICAL REVIEW

Database Publications Ltd operated from Europa House in Stockport as one of the most influential and respected publishers in the UK Amstrad ecosystem. Unlike publications focused on entertainment, Database specialized in the business and productivity sector.

Their publications were pioneers in treating the Amstrad PCW as a serious workstation, offering third-party hardware comparisons and in-depth operating system analysis. Their close technical relationship with the platform allowed them to produce guides that are today considered "bibles" for preserving 8-bit computing knowledge.

B> KEY TITLES AND PUBLICATIONS

Computing with the Amstrad (1985-1988) Technical monthly magazine that later evolved into CPC Computing. The Complete Guide to the Amstrad PCW A series of massive reference guides featuring catalogues of over 400 products. PCW Compendium Specialized software collections published under the editorial's own label.

C> HISTORICAL CONTACT

Europa House, 68 Chestergate, Stockport, Cheshire, SK1 1NH, United Kingdom.